
Links
Links (friends we love, websites we like)
A Culinary Experience enjoys their Association with the following select groups!

Kay and Joe are proud to be rated 5-star(exceptional)under the National “Qualmark” Quality assurance system. It provides a convienent nation wide star rating assessment with independent evaluators. No matter where you venture in New Zealand, you have a reliable standard to choose services to fit your needs.

Bed and Breakfast Association New Zealand is a 20-year old association of home hosts. They are dedicated to promoting a quality B&B experience with emphasis on friendliness. Each B&B is assesses at least once every two years. Kay has recently been voted a director representing the South Island.
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Choose “Hostlink” to plan travel accommodations that represent the local region with panache. Each stay is thoughtfully chosen to provide a unique experience for the independent traveler.
Cycle Nelson and the region; Nelson is developing a world class bike experience
- VeloVino Tours provides customized, guided cycle routes on high quality bikes in stunning settings, or experience the best of Nelson-Tasmsn regions wines with your personal guide.
- Beautiful Nelson Bike Tours with The Gentle Cycling Company
- Lovely Bikes for hire from “Nelson Cycle Hire” with a complete support system for both the bike and rider
Activities/shopping
- World of WearableArt˙ and Classic Cars Museum in Nelson
- Trout fishing guide, Dick Marquand, Cromwell
- Boat tour of the green shell mussel farms, Marlbourough
- Fishing charters at French Pass Marlborough Sounds
- Flyfishing Adventures near Nelson
- Estuary eco-tours from Mapua
- Guided tours of the Queen Charlotte Sounds
- Top of the South – Treking, walking, tramping, hiking guided tours
- Kaiteriteri Kayak
- Abel Tasman Kayaks
- Penelope-New Zealand sailing adventure
- Wetland Eco-Tours
- Tours of the Nelson Region
- Tasman Helicopters
- Nelson Helicopters
- Scenic Flights
- Happy Valley Adventures
- Abel Tasman Cruises linking Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park
- Farewell Spit Eco TourExtreme New Zealand Sport activities
Art Galleries
Glass and pottery
Wineries, favorite wine sites
Restaurants/café
Cooking things
Information
Accommodation
- 1bbweb search site for selected B&B accommodations
- Hostlink’s network of selected B&B or self-contained New Zealand Accommodations
- Blue Castle New Zealand Accommodation Directory
You can book online Accommodation in Nelson Bays, including a last minute B&B stay Accommodation in Nelson - Hawkdun Rise Vineyard Accomodation, Alexandra, Central Otago
- Cobden Garden Homestay, Napier
- Clearview Lodge, Christchurch
- Birds Ferry Lodge, Westport
- The Bed and Breakfast Site, B&B’s in New Zealand
- New Zealand Stays
- Boutique Lodgings of New Zealand
Special Events in Nelson

